This looks encouraging.

I think I've seen @Philsturgeon talking about the challenges and importance of urban tree planting, hopefully this is a tool that will help. At least looks good to see people attempting to tackle the issues. Although, of course, any scheme needs proper funding.

https://theguardian.com/us-news/2023/nov/30/new-york-city-tree-planting-lidar-mapping

#trees #UrbanPlanting #ClimateCrisis #UrbanHeatIslands

New York will plant thousands of trees using new tech to maximize foliage impact

City council calls for an increase of the urban forest – currently comprising 5.2m trees – even as the mayor demands cuts in spending

The Guardian